Which is cheaper, the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition or the Phoibos Argo?

At MSRP the Phoibos Argo is the cheaper of the two at $345, against $2,700 for the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition — a $2,355 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition or the Phoibos Argo?

The Phoibos Argo wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition or the Phoibos Argo?

The Phoibos Argo is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition or the Phoibos Argo?

The Phoibos Argo carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours hours on the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition.

What movement does the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition run compared to the Phoibos Argo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition uses the 754 and the Phoibos Argo uses the SII NH35.

Side by side

Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited EditionvsPhoibos Argo

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition

01-754-7785-4084-Set

MSRP $2,700

Phoibos Argo

phoibos-argo-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py052f-spiral-sunray-yellow

MSRP $345

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition40mm

Argo40.5mm

Power Reserve

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition38 hoursh

Argo40h

Water Resistance

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition50m

Argo200m

MSRP

Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition$2,700

Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Yellow

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

754

SII NH35

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38 hoursh

40h

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,700

$345

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What people say

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Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition

Overall, owners and reviewers praise the Oris Waldenburgerbahn Limited Edition as a timeless and versatile watch suitable for everyday wear. The consensus is that it represents a solid choice for a first luxury watch, with a design expected to remain stylish for years to come.

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Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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